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Challenge: Road Signs IV (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Nikon D100
Location: Sakura, Chiba, Japan
Date: Jan 27, 2005
Aperture: f11
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/100
Galleries: Travel, Transportation
Date Uploaded: Jan 27, 2005

 Keisei Rail Line - Sakura, Chiba, Japan

Blurred Railroad crossbuck in the background with the crossing warning lights in front.

Lens:
Sigma 170-500mm @ 175mm

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Nikon D2Xs
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED
 02/09/2005 07:09:19 PM
I wanted to take a minute to thank everyone for their comments during this challenge. I was very happy with the results from this photo.

My goal for this shot was to de-emphasize the crossbuck, yet have it as an important element to the composition. I was able to get the DOF very shallow by using a big lens: a 170-500mm at about 175mm. With this lens, I have to be very careful about focus, but fortunately it worked a treat this time.

Thank you all again for your comments and suggestions.

-Matthew-
Canon EOS-10D
Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon
 02/09/2005 02:13:31 PM
I think this was one of the best looking pics in this contest. I love the way you blurred the crossing signs and made the light in focus.

Jen
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Kodak V803
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
 02/08/2005 06:17:24 PM
great use of DOF ... this one really pops out at you...good job.
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Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 02/07/2005 01:30:34 PM
Simple, atmospheric and beautifiul. 9
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Nikon D80
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 02/06/2005 12:40:21 AM
I like the shot...
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Canon EOS-300D Rebel
 02/05/2005 11:07:09 PM
Perfectly balanced in color as well as dof vs absolute clarity.
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Canon EOS-10D
 02/04/2005 11:50:16 PM
Love the DOF! 8
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Canon EOS-1D Mark II
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon
 02/04/2005 07:33:29 PM
On further review this is too sweet a shot for a 7 you get the bump to eight for great restrained color control and perfect DOF
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Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
 02/03/2005 10:46:00 PM
Creative way to shoot the crossing signals. I like your use of depth of field. Just remember to keep your eyes and ears open around the trains.
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 02/03/2005 09:30:26 PM
Very nice shot - simple and elegant.
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Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 02/03/2005 07:41:40 AM
Nice photo. Probably the only photo in this challenge that the sign isn't the main subject but goes well in the photo. Excellent colors and clarity and great choice of DoF. well done and good luck in this challenge. <8>
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Kodak Z612
 02/02/2005 08:34:02 PM
Love the close up on the lights and the blurred background.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-30D
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
 02/02/2005 10:24:26 AM
Nice shot! Liked it very much
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Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 02/02/2005 09:18:34 AM
Nicely done.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Pentax K-5
Pentax FA 50mm f/1.4 AF
 02/02/2005 06:51:52 AM
Excellent shot!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D300
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Nikon
 02/02/2005 01:35:54 AM
Those are lights not signs! Perhaps it can be up for interpretation...I'll give you that. Afterall, they are giving you a "message". Composition is very nice. Not a fan of the yellow X in the background though.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon Coolpix 5400
 02/02/2005 12:27:59 AM
reminds me of a robot or something, very pleasing and intriguing to the eye
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